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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.04, 1,943.01 and 429.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.04, 1,943.01 and 429.42 is: 644.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.04 : 1,943.01 = 429.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.04/1,943.01 = 429.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.04x = 1,943.01 × 429.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.04x = 834,367.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,367.35/1,295.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.28

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